This was a fun book!! I was a little confused for the first 50%. Once it clicked, it was a total roller coaster ride.

Overall I enjoyed this book. It took me a little while to get into the groove of the myriad of characters and how they all fit together, but once I did the plot pulled together well. My one complaint is that I did have to suspend my disbelief--there is no way so many women would accept the great amount of the main character's strange behavior, and that made the story not realistic to me. But really, most thrillers aren't. The solid writing, twists and turns, and satisfying ending made up for that though.

This is Lisa Jewell at her finest - a keeps-you-guessing page-turner that you'll stay up at night to finish reading. Some wee plot holes that I was willing to suspend disbelief over, but definitely one of my favourites of hers so far. Always a slam dunk and definitely one of my favourite authors writing in this genre right now. She keeps getting better!

This book was absolutely captivating! After suffering from a reading slump for a whole month, this book grabbed my attention and had me constantly returning to it to find out what would happen next. Jewell writes with her iconic perspective-switching narrative style, leaving readers on the edge of their seat as they try to make sense of how each perspective fits together. This might be my new favorite Jewell!

I am a HUGE Lisa Jewell fan and I absolutely believe this is her best work yet. The way she was able to seamlessly blend the alternating timelines and narratives in this story deserves a medal. This British twist on a "Dear John" tale about a disgusting narcissist surprisingly has a lot of heart and very realistic and complex female characters. I was captivated by each layer as they began to unfold and intertwine. I went in 100% blind to this book and I'm so glad I did!

Lisa Jewell delivers another gripping psychological thriller in Don't Let Him In, a chilling tale of deception, obsession, and buried secrets.

Three women—Nina, her daughter Ash, and Martha—find themselves unknowingly linked by the same enigmatic man. Nina, grieving her late husband, is drawn to Nick Radcliffe’s charm, while Ash senses something is off and starts digging into his past. Meanwhile, Martha’s husband Alistair has been disappearing on mysterious work trips, leaving her questioning everything. As their lives intertwine, the truth that emerges is far more sinister than they ever imagined.

With Jewell’s signature suspense and intricate character dynamics, this tense, fast-paced novel keeps readers on edge until the final revelation. Fans of psychological thrillers won’t want to miss this unsettling and unputdownable read.

4.5 ★ Following the funeral of restauranteur Paddy Swann, who was pushed into the path of an oncoming train by a local schizophrenic man, his widow Nina receives a gift in the mail from his old restaurant buddy Nick Ratcliffe.As the two begin to grow closer, Nina’s daughter Ash worries that Nick is not who he seems.

Across town, Martha is dealing with an infant, two children from her first marriage, her struggling florist shop and an absentee husband who Martha begins to distrust. But as a connection begins to form between these two women and their relationships, they begin to realize there is something sinister at play.

I have never heard something described as a “kaleidoscopic thriller” and yet that is a perfectly apt description for this captivating and very nuanced new thriller from Lisa Jewell. From start to finish I was completely intrigued, with no less than dozens of questions at any given moment. I was fully immersed in the lives of these characters, both in the past and in the present, particularly Nina’s daughter Ash, who inadvertently takes on the detective role of this story.

While there were some elements I was able to predict, I did try to go along for the ride without getting too far ahead, and I think this helped me to enjoy it more. By the time I turned the last page, I came away fully satisfied with this story and its ultimate conclusion.

Of note - there was a strange POV shift at times, for example the book is an omniscient third person narrator, but at times would refer to another character as “dad instead of Paddy”. While that did throw me off at times, it doesn’t take away from the story, and this may be edited out in the final.

Read if you like:
▪️domestic suspense
▪️nail biting stories
▪️cat and mouse games
▪️ensemble casts
▪️multiple timelines/POVs
▪️BA Paris

Thank you Atria for the advanced copy.

Don’t Let Him In is an absolute gem of a thriller! Lisa Jewell has outdone herself with this one. The plot is so cleverly crafted, filled with suspense, and every twist was more shocking than the last. I couldn’t stop reading—every chapter kept me on the edge of my seat.

What I loved most was the depth of the characters. They were real and relatable, yet full of secrets that kept unraveling in the most unexpected ways. The writing is atmospheric, and the tension builds slowly but powerfully until it reaches a climax that left me breathless.

This book is perfect for anyone who loves dark, compelling stories that leave you questioning everything. It’s hands down my favorite from Lisa Jewell, and I can't recommend it enough!

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC.

Lisa Jewel is one of my favorite authors and once again she did not disappoint. This is a great psychological thriller that not only is frustrating because the women can't see the con beyond the facade this man presents but also has many twists you don't anticipate.

I couldn't put the book down until I knew the ending. Another great read.

4.7 Stars - A big thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC of 'Don't Let Him In'! If you’re a fan of 'Dirty John' or 'The Con', this is definitely a story for you.

Lisa Jewell has long been one of my favorite authors, so when I got my hands on this ARC, I rushed to finish my current read just so I could dive in. While I wouldn’t say this is Lisa’s BEST book, it certainly didn’t disappoint—easily my second favorite. As a true crime lover, I was hooked by the sheer amount of theft, deceit, manipulation, and downright psychotic behavior woven throughout the story.

The only reason I can’t give it a full 5 stars is due to a couple of small plot holes. How did this man manage to con so many women without anyone catching on??? Emma, the daughter of one of his original victims, was sharp and determined—especially after her mom went missing—so it felt a bit off that she didn’t dig deeper. Also, the unresolved moment when John entered the water really stuck with me. His two younger sons, who were far more fit, went after him, yet the book never explains what actually happened.

That said, I loved every second of this book, and it kept me thoroughly entertained from start to finish!

you can always count on Lisa Jewel to deliver and delivered is just what she did with “don’t let him in”. It started out a little slow but it didn’t take long to have me at the edge of shit, needing to finish before i can close my eyes and go to bed.

Just read an amazing thriller by Lisa Jewell.. I literally got sucked into this story so much. Let's just say a character was a true Pychopath and left devastion in lives of others. I was so engaged to see what was going to happen next. Even though I was so disgusted by a particular character.. well done..
Thanks NetGalley for the read. Recommended read!!!

This thriller reminds me of those TV specials you occasionally see about men who scam woman after woman leaving them broke and still thinking they want him. It started a bit slow, but once it picked up it was a good read.

So many names of couples! I had to take notes on a paper to keep track of all these couples: Nick and Nina, Al and Martha, Damian and Amanda, and others. Then add the children and stepchildren.
The man in each couple is focused on money, money, money ... he gets the woman to sell the house or give him her inheritance or whatever money she has.
I skipped the middle part of the book because it was repetitive.
The women eventually get together. And they "Don't Let Him In."

This book had a lot of twist and turns! It was a good book and I really enjoy the author but the time line going back and forth every chapter can make it a bit confusing and hard to keep up with. I will definitely check out future books from this author though.

ABSOLUTELY OBSESSED!!! I could not put this down. I'm a huge Lise Jewell fan and Don't Let Him In did not disappoint.

What made this a hit:
-Scammer story. One of my all time favorite tropes EVER. I went into this blindly and was literally giddy with excitement when I realized I had a scammer story on my hands.
-The characters! Sometimes in scammer stories, the characters getting scammed can seem a bit dense or ditsy and I find myself thinking "How can they not see that they're being scammed?" because it's so obvious. But that wasn't the case with these characters. Oh, Martha, Amanda, Tara, and Nina…..I felt so bad for them but not in a 'damsel in distress' way. Even the scammer (Al, Jonathon, Justin, Nick, whatever his real name is!?) maintained that they were intelligent and capable women throughout the book. I just felt sad that they had a chance at happiness and it was taken away from them. I also felt sad for their children (both the younger children and their adult children), especially the older daughters who knew that something was up.

One thing I do wish we would have gotten more of was Ash’s story. Several hints were dropped throughout about her background and we *almost* got the full story, but I was hoping to find out more about what happened with her/what she did. Maybe in another book? :)

The only thing that was a little confusing was at first I missed the '4 years ago' '3 years ago,' etc. at the chapter introductions, which threw me off because I could not figure out what was going on with Martha. About 25% of the way through I realized those chapters were the backstory of Martha and Alistair, leading up to present time, and that's when things really started to click. I think this may just have been because I was reading on my Kindle and the formatting with the ARC was a bit off. Other than this, it was addicting and binge-worthy! Thank you so much for my eARC in exchange for an honest review. I will add my Instagram and Goodreads review links closer to the publication date, per publisher's request.

Don't Let Him In is not just a cautionary tale for all women who have ever found themselves blinded by love, but also an inspiring story of how women form communities to protect each other. Telling three stories at once in two different timelines, Jewell shares the stories of Ash, a young woman struggling with the recent loss of her father and her mother's new boyfriend, and Martha, an older woman struggling with her new baby and her slightly absent, slightly secretive husband, while also letting us inside the distorted, vile inner narrative of a mysterious man. A dark twisting tale that picks up into a tail span about halfway. 4.5 stars.

Lisa Jewell's Don't Let Him In is a gripping psychological thriller that keeps you on edge from start to finish. With her signature blend of compelling characters and masterful suspense, Jewell crafts a twisted tale that explores trust, deceit, and the consequences of secrets. The writing is sharp, the pacing is taut, and the unexpected twists will leave readers gasping for breath. This is a must-read for anyone who loves dark, atmospheric stories that never let you go.

I couldn’t put this book down. A man of multiple identities wines and dines, scams and kills. And he won’t stop until he gets what he wants. He’s a narcissist psychopath serial scammer sex offender (all in the same breath). In some chapters he speaks in first person so you can get a sense of how his mind works. Otherwise the story is in 3rd person to witness his actions and of his victims. I couldn’t believe what this guy would do next. I was enthralled page by page. And right when I thought the story concluded, we were surprised with a mind blowing epilogue. Thank you NetGalley & Atria Books for this advanced copy.

Lisa Jewell’s books always draw me in with her immersive, character-driven plots and engaging writing style, and Don’t Let Him In was no exception. I found myself intrigued by the complex cast of characters, but as the multiple POVs came together the story started to feel repetitive and a bit unbelievable. The gullible women felt a bit too far-fetched for me to fully buy into—but then again, catfishing. I’ll definitely be looking forward to whatever she writes next. Thank you to NetGalley for the eARC!